We understand how important it is for you to provide your employees with the best dental, vision and hearing plans. It’s important to us, too. Whether working with HR directors and benefits administrators, or with brokers and producers—we’re focused on making the complicated world of benefits less complicated and more fulfilling. We invite you to explore our site and find out how we’re doing that every day.
As older workers exit the workforce, traditional employer-employee relationships are changing. Employees today want more than a paycheck. They look for jobs that support their personal and professional goals. Are you ready for these changes? Consider five ways you can compete for top talent and engage employees. 1. Connect jobs to employee goals– Regardless of … Read Full Article
First introduced in businesses over 40 years ago, wellness programs have become important employee benefits. Currently, about 83 percent of large employers provide wellness choices to encourage employees to establish health goals and pursue active lifestyles. Early wellness programs focused on health screenings and educational services. But new trends are emerging as employers seek to … Read Full Article
Approximately 39 percent of U.S. households have at least one dog. Although many people spend considerable time with their pet, it’s easy to miss early signs that their four-legged friend is experiencing vision problems
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Across the country, businesses in every industry are facing the difficult task of not just hiring but keeping talented employees. Learn how to make employee recruitment and retention easier by offering a student loan repayment benefit. Employment challenge Employees leave jobs for many reasons, but often it’s because they receive a better job offer. Given … Read Full Article
By 2020, employees born before 1990 will make up more than 28 percent of the workforce. Depending on the industry, four or six generations of employees will be working together, which can create many new challenges for employers. Are you ready? Here are four things to know about managing employee workforce changes. 1. Manage generational … Read Full Article
Employers typically give bonus paychecks to recognize employee contributions, honor work anniversaries, celebrate holidays, or as a signing bonus for new hires. While employees appreciate these paycheck perks, there is a new trend emerging. Due to rising higher education costs and extensive college debts, many employees want help paying off their student loans. Here are … Read Full Article
Every employer wants the best, most talented employees they can hire. The competition for talent is fierce, especially for younger professionals who want jobs that fit their life and professional goals. In response to this challenge, employers must have an excellent recruitment and retention strategy. Consider the following tips on how to design compensation and … Read Full Article
Employees are more worried about finances than they were just two to three years ago, reports Willis Towers Watson. Many are frustrated that they cannot get ahead financially. Often, they end up spending time at work worrying about how to meet financial commitments. Employers can build employee relationships, and increase productivity, by helping to resolve … Read Full Article
Private sector businesses spend 31 percent of employee compensation budgets on benefits. However, many employees don’t appreciate or understand the value of the benefits plans provided. They believe compensation and benefits cost much less than the actual investment. Interestingly, many employees look at the quality of benefits when considering whether to stay with their current … Read Full Article
Benefits enrollment can be overwhelming. Ease employees’ concerns by sharing tips for evaluating plans. Here are five questions to ask when evaluating health benefits: 1. How much coverage do I need? – Review your health needs and those of your dependents. Determine what type of medical services may be needed in the coming year, including … Read Full Article
